Lil Nas X Calls Tony Hawk’s Blood Stunt Double Standard

Lil ‘Nas X points to a double standard after skateboarding legend Tony Hawk gave him a similar stunt this week that involved using his own blood.

In March, the rapper – real name Montero Lamar Hill – sparked a huge backlash after releasing unofficial Nike “Satan” sneakers containing human blood.

Meanwhile, earlier this week, Hawk teamed up with the drink Liquid Death to launch a limited edition $ 500 skateboard with his blood infused in the paint.

Where is the outrage? Lil Nas X has denounced a perceived double standard after Tony Hawk fired a similar blood-infused shot at his “Satan Shoes” which caused “no public outrage”

Speaking to Twitter on Wednesday, Lil Nas said there had been “no public outrage” over Hawk’s marketing trick, adding: “Are you all ready to admit that you don’t. ‘have you ever been upset by the blood in shoes? and maybe you were angry for some other reason?’

A fan responded by pointing out the difference in reaction between a “gay black man selling blood shoes” and a “white guy selling blood skateboards”.

The rapper’s controversial sneakers sold out in less than a minute in March, while Hawk’s limited-edition line of skateboards sold out in 20 minutes.

Not so controversial? Hawk has teamed up with the drink Liquid Death to launch a limited edition $ 500 skateboard with his blood infused in the paint

However, Hawk’s team with sparkling water brand Liquid Death was part of a pre-established marketing strategy, while Lil Nas got into hot water with Nike as his sneakers were unofficial merchandise.

The black and red sneakers were part of a collaboration between the artist and New York art collective MSCHF and were made with Nike Air Max 97s.

Their design included a pentagram pendant and an upside down crucifix, and 666 pairs were made.

Good point: Lil ‘Nas X said his detractors may be “angry for some other reason” over his bloodshot

They quickly sold for $ 1,018 a pair, but Nike then took legal action against the MSCHF company for trademark infringement, following public outcry.

The lawsuit was later settled, and Lil Nas was not a defendant.

At the time, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem slammed the rapper for promoting the sneakers – and his steamy new demon-themed music video – during Holy Week.

Sold: Despite the steep price, many simply had to own the novelty item, as all 100 games were sold within 20 minutes of the item’s publication.

Her satanic-themed backing clip for Montero (Call Me By Your Name) raised more than a few eyebrows in the conservative community.

In April, Nike announced that it had struck a deal with Brooklyn-based art collection MSCHF Product Studio Inc. to create “Satan Shoes” in collaboration with the star.

The shoe giant said MSCHF had accepted a voluntary recall of the sneakers, designed with input from the rapper.